Takutea Island CW
Takutea Island - Image
(S-04-15_2000)
Takutea Island - Map
Takutea Island (19˚49'S., 158˚18'W.), located 12 miles NW of Atiu, is a small island with a white, coral sand beach protected by a fringing reef. The tops of the trees are about 24m high and are visible from Atiu.
A reef, occasionally marked by heavy breakers, extends 1.8 miles SE from the island. A shoal, with depths of 7.3 to 12.8m, extends about 0.3 mile W from the W extremity. Tide rips exist N of this shoal.
(SD Pub-126)
Another site has quite alot of information about Takutea Island. Go on and explore it. They also have some great photos taken at the island. Although the island is small it has an interesting story - owned by all of the landowners of Atiu island. Seldom visited, it has returned back into a pristine state. Now at least one large ship will make a stop and put visitors ashore. It just doesn't seem right. I think the island should be left alone.
Another site has quite alot of information about Takutea Island. Go on and explore it. They also have some great photos taken at the island. Although the island is small it has an interesting story - owned by all of the landowners of Atiu island. Seldom visited, it has returned back into a pristine state. Now at least one large ship will make a stop and put visitors ashore. It just doesn't seem right. I think the island should be left alone.
